Zack Space Issues Statement On Farm Bill Veto Threat
Rep. Zack Space of the 18th district issued the following statement today about President Bush’s recent threat to veto the 2007 Farm Bill.
“President Bush has vetoed legislation that offers hope for a cure to diseases such as diabetes, legislation that would provide health insurance to underprivileged children, legislation that would provide vital water control projects, legislation that would bring our troops home from Iraq, and now Administration officials are threatening to veto programs our farmers and rural communities rely on. Is there nothing safe from the veto pen?
“This bill is too important to be subject to the Administration’s misguided effort to score a few political points. This veto threat represents a slap in the face to farmers in Southeastern Ohio.
“I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to continue to work for the best interests of farmers in Ohio and across the United States. Those of us in Congress will strive to ensure we continue to have the safest, cheapest, most abundant food supply on the planet.”
– Rep. Zack Space
